The genetic code is the recipe for life, and provides the instructions for how to make proteins, generally using just 20 ...

To our immune system, a potentially lifesaving gene therapy can look a lot like a dangerous infection. That's because most ...

To our immune system, a potentially lifesaving gene therapy can look a lot like a dangerous infection. That's because most ...

Shared genes found in golden retrievers and people influence traits like fear, trainability, and emotional sensitivity.

Now, a new DNA analysis of a sprawling set of ancient feline remains reveal that the precursors to modern housecats ...

Despite awe-inspiring diversity, nearly every lifeform—from bacteria to blue whales—shares the same genetic code. How and when this code came about has been the subject of much scientific controversy.

A hybrid form of mpox has been identified in the UK. Health professionals are not surprised that the sexually transmitted ...

Researchers from ETH Zurich have succeeded in introducing large quantities of unnatural amino acids into bacteria, enabling ...

Around 25 million Americans have rare genetic diseases, and many of them struggle with not only a lack of effective ...

This year, the researchers announced they had designed two antibiotics to go after superbugs. The AI combined millions of ...

Dogs experience highs and lows just like their owners and their emotions could be influenced by the same genes as humans, new research suggests. For example, the gene called HUNK was found to make ...

Engineers, like evolution, are tinkerers. Few vehicles showcase how one car can spread into multiple roles quite like Volkswagen's best-known hatchback.